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Hikari | Where Science Meets Nature
Hikari is a globally trusted name in aquatic nutrition, renowned for its scientifically formulated fish foods that cater to the unique dietary needs of species across freshwater, marine, and ornamental categories.
Tropica | Plant Care Guides to Download
Tropica have produced a helpful range of factsheets to help you choose and care for your aquarium plants! To browse our range of Tropica plants and accessories please click here.
The Best Pond UV Sterilisers for 2025
In this regular build-up to pond season feature, we detail the best selling and most reliable pond products from last year to inform your purchases for 2025.
Here we detail which pond UV sterilizers proved the most popular and most reliable, based on our own 2024 data.
The Best Aquarium External Filters for 2025
Herein are listed the top 5 best aquarium external filters for 2025, based on Real Aquatics 2024 sales and reliability data from Real Aquatics outlets on eBay, Amazon and official websites.
The list consists of both external and hang-on filters only, and does not include variations such as internal filters and sponge filters - these are featured in separate awards.
PondXpert Guide | Invite Dragonflies to your Garden
Crafting a pond that becomes a haven for dragonflies involves meticulous attention to their habitat preferences. Shallow waters, basked in sunlight, offer the perfect setting, mimicking the natural environments these insects are drawn to.
Market Research | What are we missing?
Please leave your ideas and names of products or brands you want us to source in the comments below. If we start doing or selling your suggestion, we will enter you into a monthly draw for a £50 gift voucher!
Tropica | Guide to Planting Aquarium Plants
The easiest way to plant in the aquarium is at a water level of just a few centimetres from the bottom. Many aquarists traditionally plant their plants when the aquarium is full, but this way it can be difficult to orient yourself in the water.
PondXpert Guide: Aerating your Pond using an Air Pump
In this PondXpert guide, we will explore the why and how of pond aeration, focusing on the benefits of aeration, when your pond may need it, and the different types of pond air pumps available in the UK.
Evolution Aqua: From Murky to Marvellous
Performing regular water changes helps dilute the nutrients in the pond water, reducing the food supply for algae. Aim to change 10-20% of the water weekly, and use a dechlorinator if you’re using tap water.
Evolution Aqua’s Tips: Prepare your Pond for Winter
Organic matter like leaves, uneaten fish food, and other debris can break down, leading to harmful spikes in ammonia and build-up of nitrates, negatively affecting water quality.
